| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercising rigorous control (10) | ||
| Draconian press worker joins media chief | The Times Quick Cryptic | 11 May 2024 |
| Far from easygoing | Newsday | 12 Nov 2016 |
| Despotic | ||
| Like strict golfers? | ||
| Dictatorial | ||
| Cruel | ||
| Firm and rigorous. | ||
| Strict and severe. | ||
| Inflexible. | ||
| Very strict. |